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One of the biggest mistakes many people make with their phone is overcharging it, which can have dire consequences on battery life. While modern mobile devices are equipped with the ability to not overcharge or overheat, there is a downside to leaving your phone connected to your charger for too long. A good way to protect your phone from losing battery capacity is with dfndr performance\u2019s\u00a0<\/a>total charge feature, which helps protect your battery life with one tap.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s why overcharging your phone is a no-no and could have lasting negative effects.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read More: <\/b>Why Does Your Phone Notify You When It\u2019s Fully Charged<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Avoid \u2018Trickle Charges\u2019
\n<\/b>Most modern phones are equipped with lithium-ion batteries and charging capabilities that are more efficient than regular rechargeable batteries. This means that once they reach 100%, your charger will stop fueling your device. However, if you leave your phone charged overnight, it will <\/span>lose bits of battery<\/span><\/a> here and there, resulting in \u201ctrickle charges\u201d that ensures your device stays at 100%.<\/span><\/p>\n

Constantly charging your phone over the course of hours slowly reduces battery life capacity, so it\u2019s wise to avoid this practice. Having a high voltage will stress the battery unnecessarily. <\/span><\/p>\n

Other Smart Charging Practices
\n<\/b>You also shouldn\u2019t wait until your device reaches 0% to charge because that can harm the battery. To optimize battery life, wait until the battery is down to around 35% to 40% before charging. Also, consider replacing your phone every few years to avoid dealing with these issues. if you\u2019re on a tight budget and can\u2019t afford to buy a phone that frequently, the right charging practices can add mileage to your current phone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose the Right Adapter and Charger
\n<\/b>When shopping for a charger, you can learn a lot about <\/span>how it will affect your phone<\/span><\/a> based on the amp rating. The ideal rating is 5.0V->1A, which refers to how quickly your phone will charge; higher amp ratings charge faster, while lower ones charge slower. With a 1A charger, your phone will charge at the optimal speed to help keep your battery life strong in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Performance-Enhancing Software
\n<\/b>Finally, the right app can ensure that your phone fires on all cylinders. With dfndr performance\u2019s total charge feature, you\u2019ll be notified when the charging process is complete and can unplug your phone. The feature also has a charger monitor screen that activates once you connect to a charger, letting you know how long a full charge will take.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With the right software, charger, and charging method, you can easily optimize your device\u2019s battery life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":83,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194],"tags":[30,9,349,67,223],"class_list":["post-17745","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-tips-tutoriais","tag-android","tag-mobile","tag-phone","tag-smartphone","tag-tips"],"yoast_head":"\nAvoid Overcharging That Precious Phone - PSafe Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If your Android phone is sluggish and doesn\u2019t charge properly, learn what could be causing battery drain with these tips and tricks.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/avoid-overcharging-that-precious-phone\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Avoid Overcharging That Precious Phone - 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